It has been seven years since the “Playoff” Air Jordan 13 has seen the retail light of day. That changes on June 20, 2017 when the shoe that Micheal Jordan wore for part his last playoff run (and All-Star game) as a Chicago Bull will be brought back. Just like the OG and 2010 incarnations, this version will be outfitted in its black tumbled leather upper with black suede overlays. True red takes care of the tongue Jumpman and the perimeter of the outsole with white detailing on the outsole.…
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“Metallic Gold” Nike Air Max 97 to release in April
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Air Max 97 and to commemorate this, the OG “Silver Bullet” was released earlier in the year and now another OG colorway will follow it. The Metallic Gold colorway is making its first appearance since 2010. It features its metallic gold upper that earned the shoe its nickname. This upper sits atop a white midsole, full length max-air unit and black outsole. These will debut in Europe on April 20; this will soon be followed by a U.S. release. These are set to…
Read MoreKOBE A.D. “Oregon”
These will be coming soon to the feet of the University of Oregon Men’s basketball team. This team specific version of the A.D. features a black upper with yellow for the branding of the tongue Kobe logo, Swoosh, and the “O” logo on the heel. The midsole is wrapped in a yellow duck wing graphic. These are set for a March 10 release.
Read MoreNike Flyknit Racer “Goddess”
This all-white incarnation of the Nike Flyknit racer pays tribute to Nike, the goddess of victory. Dressed in white Flyknit, with only its black midsole breaking up its monochromatic look. These will release on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017.
Read MoreKyrie 3 “Duke” to release next week
Continuing the trend set by its predecessors, this colorway of the Kyrie 3 shows love to the college Kyrie attended, Duke. This model, which debuted in the Blue Devils’ February 28th game against Florida State, is dressed completely in a royal blue with “DU” wrapping the left heel and “KE” on the right. Chenille, varsity-inspired Swooshes finish off the aesthetic of this shoe. For those of you who do not play for Coach K, you will have to wait until March 10 to get these, when they release. K
Read MoreNike Air VaporMax: The latest evolution of Nike Air
The Nike Air VaporMax is the latest step in the journey of Nike Air that began in 1987 with the original Air Max and its groundbreaking visible air unit. With the VaporMax, no longer does the air unit have to be undergirded by a layer of rubber for the purposes of increased protection and durability. The outsole is integrated into the air unit into what Nike calls a “holistic VaporMax unit.” Elasticity implemented into the new air unit allows it to maintain its given form. https://youtu.be/hLx09opzhXc The aforementioned…
Read MoreNIKELAB DUNK LUX CHUKKA X RT
Fashion designer Riccardo Tisci has in the past collaborated with Nike on models such as the NikeLab Dunk Lux High x RT, two training models, Free Train Force Flyknit x RT, and the Transform Flyknit and the Air Zoom Legend x RT,a Chelsea boot. Ticsi and NikeLab have once again teamed up , this time to birth the NikeLab Dunk Lux Chukka x RT,a shoe inspired by Tisci’s interest in skate culture aesthetics and 80’s retro basketball. “I think the Dunk has something that’s very special. It’s grounded in sport…
Read MoreKyrie 3 “Samurai” Coming Again in 2017
If you were one of the many who missed out on the surprise Christmas Day release of the “Samurai” Kyrie 3 on the SNKRS app, you will have a second chance. That is because there will be a more widely available release January 26, 2016. Do you plan on picking up a pair if you missed out or picking up another pair if you got lucky the first time? Let us know in the comment section. Nike Kyrie 3 “Samurai” 852396-900 Multi-Color/Multi-Color $120
Read MoreKobe AD to release tomorrow
Though, unfortunately, Kobe Bryant’s days on the NBA hardwood are now a thing of the past, it appears his signature line lives on with the Kobe AD. This latest shoe strays from the numbering of previous model to differentiate this new, post-NBA chapter of Kobe’s life. This sleek sneaker features a grey fuse upper with Dynamic Flywire, and white branding, including a new Kobe logo that depicts two snakes intertwined in double helix pattern. An iridescent heel counter ads some colorful flair to this low profile model. The Kobe AD…
Read MoreWant to Purchase the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0? Here’s how
The self lacing Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 will release in a few weeks, December 1 to be exact. While the $720 price tag these command have turned some off, for those who are still willing to throw down that kind of cash, here is how you can have them: On November 28, select members of Nike+ will have the chance to purchase the Black/Blue Lagoon colorway via an invite through the Nike+ application. December 1, Nike + members will be able to test the HyperAdapt at the Nike SoHo store and…
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